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College students join a cemetery cleanup organized by JCBA.
16
JUN
2025

JCBA’s youth engagement brings new life to sacred spaces

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‘Long before kids have to come to a cemetery for very emotional reasons, there can be interesting reasons — teachable moments — and very beautiful reasons to be at a cemetery’ Published by the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle. By Adam Reinherz June 16, 2025 The first visit to a cemetery shouldn’t be to bury Bubbie. At least that’s how Kelly Schwimer sees it. Since taking the helm...
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro with former JCBA executive director Barry Rudel
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FEB
2025

A Holiday Honor for Former JCBA Director

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On December 29, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro hosted a Hanukkah Reception at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Attendees—including former JCBA Executive Director Barry Rudel and Tree of Life Cemetery Committee Chair Honey Forman—enjoyed latkes, menorah lighting and singing. Thank you to Governor and Lori...
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13
NOV
2024

Tribute to a hero: City man whose remains were found 80 years after his death in WWII honored with marker at Jewish cemetery

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Published by New Castle News By Dan Irwin Nov 13, 2024 Nathan Baskind didn’t have a large role in New Castle’s past. But now, he’s a permanent part of its future. The 28-year-old first lieutenant was killed in World War II, having left a short stint as manager of the city’s Peerless Wallpaper and Paint store to volunteer for service. Surviving the D-Day invasion, his tank was ambushed two...
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Volunteers working at Oct 27 Memorial Volunteer Event
28
OCT
2024

JCBA Board and Staff Thank Participants of Memorial Volunteer Event

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To each of you who joined us for the annual Jewish Cemetery & Burial Association Commemoration Cemetery Clean-Up Day on Sunday, October 27th, we extend our deepest gratitude. Your dedication and compassion brought dignity and honor to the sacred grounds of our ancestors, and we could not have done it without you. A special thank you to all of our returning and newest volunteers, to Matt...
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JCBA community unveiling August 2024
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SEP
2024

Community Unveiling Honors Those Laid to Rest

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The Staff and Board of Directors of the Jewish Cemetery & Burial Association of Greater Pittsburgh extends our deepest gratitude to each of you who joined us for the Community Unveiling on Sunday, August 25th at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery to honor those who were laid to rest in the last year. Your presence was a powerful reminder of the strength and unity of our community and the...
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Volunteer Opportunities

The JCBA has many volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups who take pride in doing the ultimate Mitzva. If you are interested in volunteering on Mitzva Day, scheduling a specific day for your group or organization, interested in a community service or scout program or to attend our annual unveiling ceremonies please contact us.

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PO Box 81863
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412-553-6469
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Thanks to Our Community Partners

Special thanks to Ralph Schugar Chapel for so generously providing for JCBA funerals and to Urbach Memorials for providing headstones for our burials. Thank you also to Robert Garvin, Esq. for his legal help and to The Greater Pittsburgh Rabbinical Association.

JCBA’s expanded vision is made possible by a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s  Jewish Community Foundation.

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